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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.38, 182.76 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.38, 182.76 and 112.94 is: 155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.38 : 182.76 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.38/182.76 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.38x = 182.76 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.38x = 20,640.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,640.91/132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.92

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